FX35 Opinions - AR15.COM

Posted: 1/27/2011 7:53:46 AM EDT

The wife is looking for a SUV right now and may have settled on the FX35. Considering that we had been looking at the more maintenance intensive German brands I am personally ecstatic. Does anyone on the board have any person experience with the Infiniti brand and the FX35 in particular.

Sadly, I can't talk her into the FX50 as she sees no need for the extra power.

Posted: 1/27/2011 7:55:35 AM EDT

[#1]

BMW has no cost maintenance for 50,000 miles.................how long will it take her to rack up 50K miles???

Posted: 1/27/2011 7:59:00 AM EDT

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Probably should point out that the closest BMW and Audi dealerships are 130 miles away. The Infiniti dealer is even farther, but I think I am more comfortable with the brand given the distance to service.

Posted: 1/27/2011 8:11:57 AM EDT

[#3]

Great proven motor, thats my extent of knowledge. The VQ35 engine is pretty bulletproof.

Posted: 1/27/2011 8:15:47 AM EDT

[#4]

Certainly not the most elegant or attractive of luxury crossovers. The styling is going to look dated in 5 years.

What about a Lexus RX or loaded Highlander or Pilot?

Posted: 1/27/2011 8:17:09 AM EDT

[#5]

Ugly

Posted: 1/27/2011 8:32:15 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
The wife is looking for a SUV right now and may have settled on the FX35. Considering that we had been looking at the more maintenance intensive German brands I am personally ecstatic. Does anyone on the board have any person experience with the Infiniti brand and the FX35 in particular.

Sadly, I can't talk her into the FX50 as she sees no need for the extra power.

Stick with a Toyota Highlander or 4-Runner. Nothing wrong with the FX but when stuff breaks, they're not cheap to work on not to mention the back cargo area is pretty much worthless for anything more than groceries. Also, price our tired for the 20" wheels.

I thought about buying one when my family 'needed' a SUV, they drive pretty nice for a SUV but it has almost no off-road ability. They drive pretty rough for the average 'soccor mom' so make sure your wife drives it for more than a few mins before you Fo.

Posted: 1/27/2011 8:32:40 AM EDT

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I've got a 2003 FX35 that I bought new right after Infiniti came out with them. It's been a great vehicle that has been nothing but a blast to drive. It's got just over a 100K miles on it now and has never really had any problems. I was about to get another one a couple of years ago when the economy went to hell, so I'm just hanging on to the paid-off one for now. It still runs & looks great, so that's not problem.

I had a BMW X5 before the Infiniti and couldn't wait to get rid of it. In the 36-months I had there was always something wrong with it. Yes, it was covered by the warranty, but it was a pain in the ass to deal with the BMW dealership. With Infiniti, you just have to show up, drop your car off and drive away in your nice loaner car. Infiniti's have such a good maintenance record that you really never have a problem getting your car serviced promptly and returned to you in perfect order.

I would highly recommend getting one.

Posted: 1/27/2011 8:34:11 AM EDT

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cool rebadged Nissan Rogue

Posted: 1/27/2011 8:42:17 AM EDT

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Quoted:
cool rebadged Nissan Rogue

Rogue = C Platform
FX SUV = FM Platform

It would be more accurate to say it is a "cool rebadged 370Z/G35".

Posted: 1/27/2011 8:43:28 AM EDT

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Quoted:
cool rebadged Nissan Rogue

The EX35 is the rebadged Rogue, not the FX35. The Nissan Murano is similar, but not the same as the FX35. The Murano is front wheel drive and the FX35 is rear wheel drive for instance. They both can have AWD capability though.

Posted: 1/27/2011 8:51:36 AM EDT

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Quoted:

Quoted:

cool rebadged Nissan Rogue

The EX35 is the rebadged Rogue, not the FX35. The Nissan Murano is similar, but not the same as the FX35. The Murano is front wheel drive and the FX35 is rear wheel drive for instance. They both can have AWD capability though.

my bad

btw, it's not close to G or Z

Posted: 1/27/2011 8:51:56 AM EDT

[#12]

I've got a 2008 M45 and it's great. No Problems.

Posted: 1/27/2011 8:53:31 AM EDT

[#13]

My mom loves hers. She switched to it from a BMW X5 due to reliability issues. It's not quite as fun to drive as the X5, but not bad at all. She hasn't had a single problem with it that wasn't caused by the accident she was in (FX did admirably in the safety department, as well. car that hit her was in pieces, the FX needed a new wheel and quarter panel and that's about it).

Posted: 1/27/2011 8:54:55 AM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:

Quoted:
cool rebadged Nissan Rogue

The EX35 is the rebadged Rogue, not the FX35. The Nissan Murano is similar, but not the same as the FX35. The Murano is front wheel drive and the FX35 is rear wheel drive for instance. They both can have AWD capability though.

I'd hate to derail this thread, but.....for the record.

FM Platform
Nissan Skyline/Infiniti G35 V35-series
Nissan Fuga/Infiniti M Y50-series
Nissan 370Z
Nissan 350Z Z33-series
Nissan Stagea M35-series
Infiniti FX SUV
Infiniti EX SUV
Nissan Elgrand E51-series ( not front-mid, but same platform )

C Platform
2003 Renault Megane Mk.II
2003 Renault Scénic Mk.II
2008 Renault Koleos
2008 Renault Megane Mk.III
2008 Renault Kangoo Mk.II
2009 Renault Scénic Mk.III
2009 Renault Fluence

2004 Nissan Lafesta
2006 Nissan Qashqai
2007 Nissan Sentra B16
2007 Nissan X-Trail Mk.II
2008 Nissan Rogue

2008 Renault Samsung QM5
2009 Renault Samsung New SM3

D Platform
2007+ Nissan Altima
2008+ Nissan Teana
2008+ Nissan Murano
2008+ Renault Laguna III
2009+ Nissan Maxima
2009+ Renault Samsung SM5
2010+ Renault Latitude

FF-L Platform
2002-2006 Nissan Altima
2003-2007 Nissan Murano
2003-2008 Nissan Teana
2004-2008 Nissan Maxima
2004-2009 Nissan Quest
2003- Nissan Presage
2005-present Renault Samsung SM7

Posted: 1/27/2011 9:55:56 AM EDT

[#15]

I had a 2005 Infiniti G35 up until Aug 2010. No problems whatsoever. The G series cars and the FX series cars share the same engine and transmission. My dad has an 2006 Infiniti M35(same engine/transmission) and has also had zero problems. My sister has a 2008 G37(slightly updated engine/transmission but pretty much the same) and has had zero problems. See where I'm going with this...

Posted: 1/27/2011 10:19:02 AM EDT

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My brother has an 09 FX35, likes it...but definitely would like something with more room.

Posted: 1/27/2011 10:52:17 AM EDT

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I owned an 04 FX45 it was a good car with the exception of a motor rattle and weird smoking at 30k miles. Only on cold start ups and would generally go away after a few restarts. Your getting another engine so it should be a good car. They are fun to drive, has a cockpit feeling.

Posted: 1/27/2011 10:54:38 AM EDT

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Quoted:
Great proven motor, thats my extent of knowledge. The VQ35 engine is pretty bulletproof.

Agree with this. I'm an Audi guy and the Q5 gets great reviews from the car enthusiast rags, but I also accept that the German cars require more upkeep.

Posted: 1/27/2011 10:57:30 AM EDT

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My mom had an FX35 a while ago. Think it was an '04 or '05. It was a really nice car. Then she got a Nissan Murano, then this year upgraded to an EX35.

Infinite makes nice cars.

Posted: 1/27/2011 11:02:19 AM EDT

[#20]

Looks like a shoe

Posted: 1/27/2011 11:15:59 AM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:
Certainly not the most elegant or attractive of luxury crossovers. The styling is going to look dated in 5 years.

What about a Lexus RX or loaded Highlander or Pilot?

I think an RX would be my number one choice given Lexus's reputation for reliability. Unfortunately, the wife is not a fan. I also liked new Highlander Limited that we looked at last weekend, but she was less than thrilled.

The Honda Pilot is butt ass ugly.

I think the FX's styling is something that you either love or hate.

Quoted:

Quoted:
Great proven motor, thats my extent of knowledge. The VQ35 engine is pretty bulletproof.

Agree with this. I'm an Audi guy and the Q5 gets great reviews from the car enthusiast rags, but I also accept that the German cars require more upkeep.

I really like the Q5 and think that the S5 is sex on wheels. Unfortunately, living over a hundred miles away from service is generally not an option with an Audi.

Posted: 1/27/2011 11:21:49 AM EDT

[#22]

The FX is a sportier SUV. If your looking for more utility/off road capability look at other vehicles (as the 4runner, Grd Cherokee).

I used to drive my ex girlfriends and it was a blast to drive.

Great acceleration & pretty good handling for the price.

Nice interior decor & the 3.5 as stated before is a reliable engine.

Interior space is diminished but again this is a vehicle geared to those who want a little more sport than utility.

Posted: 1/27/2011 11:24:37 AM EDT

[#23]

Oh yeah... And as stated above, tires are EXPENSIVE.

I recall my ex spent $1600 for 4 new ones.

20 inch sport tires = $$$

Posted: 1/27/2011 11:30:42 AM EDT

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That price range also to consider

2011 VW Toureg

2011 Volvo XC60 T6.... 300hp/325 lb-ft of torque.

2011 Lincoln MKX....much improved for 2011.

Posted: 1/27/2011 11:36:30 AM EDT

[#25]

My mom loves hers.

Posted: 1/27/2011 11:50:20 AM EDT

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Quoted:
That price range also to consider

2011 VW Toureg
2011 Volvo XC60 T6.... 300hp/325 lb-ft of torque.
2011 Lincoln MKX....much improved for 2011.

The MKX is being seriously considered as there is a Lincoln dealer in our small town. I also like the XC60, but she indifferent to the brand.

I owned a VW ten years ago for one year. I will not make that mistake again.